How to pronounce contraband

Listen to contraband in real sentences, spoken by real people in public video clips that play here, on YouTongue. No dictionary recording — the word as it is actually used.

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“contraband” in real sentences

119 clips in the index · 55 American · 26 British. Clips come from public YouTube videos — parliaments, government agencies and independent channels.

  1. and try to look for contraband.

    The 92nd Street Y · hear it here

  2. in contraband camps during the civil war.

    CrashCourse · hear it here

  3. would stop a major carrier of contraband.

    The Scottish Parliament · hear it here

  4. an innocent person's land and collecting contraband.

    Dept of Justice · hear it here

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